Meet The Team

Riccardo

WHAT I DO HERE AT THE VWC

I run the everyday business behind the scenes, talking to Suppliers & customers and preparing for the new arrivals

WHAT I DO OUTSIDE OF WORK

Football is my passion, I love playing, watching, sleeping football!

FAVOURITE FOOD/DRINK

I am a sweet and savoury guy so the world is my oyster, but I do like a good curry and pint at the end of a hard working week.

YOUR CLAIM TO FAME MOMENT

I was in the Ibiza papers for supporting my friend on bike, whilst he ran around the island in 4 days. He completed 4 marathons in 4 days all to raise awareness for his charity PAUL – for brain recovery.

INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOU

I have successfully hiked and summited Kilamanjaro Mountain  20,000 ft above sea level , the hardest thing I have done to date !

Louie

WHAT I DO HERE AT THE VWC

I manage the business and take responsibility in planning, directing and overseeing the smooth running of the company.

WHAT DO I DO OUTSIDE OF WORK?

Meet up with friends, go out for meals, listen to music and watch films.

FAVOURITE FOOD/DRINK

Meat Feast Pizza with stuffed crust and a glass of Jack Daniels with ice.

YOUR CLAIM TO FAME MOMENT

I appeared on BBC’s ‘Stargazing Live’

INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOU

I have owned three Harley Davidsons.

Laura

WHAT I DO HERE AT THE VWC

Receptionist/Administrations – Here to welcome you when you arrive at our warehouse. I also process your orders and invoices.

WHAT I DO OUTSIDE OF WORK

Watch my local team Hull FC and spend time with my partner and family.

FAVOURITE FOOD / DRINK

I love a cuppa and anything with mushrooms in

INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOU

I lived and worked in Spain for 6 months

Jacob

WHAT I DO HERE AT THE VWC

I control and operate all transportation. I also operate all stock and deliveries coming in and out of the warehouse and I grade out stock for orders.

WHAT I DO OUTSIDE OF WORK

Listen to music, play guitar and skateboard.

YOUR CLAIM TO FAME MOMENT

I have skated with my favourite professional skateboarder in Barcelona.

INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOU

I did the 100m and 200m running for Yorkshire for 3 years, and never lost a race.

Patrick

WHAT I DO HERE AT THE VWC

eBay Sales and warehouse operative. Generating sales online and sorting orders in the warehouse.

WHAT I DO OUTSIDE OF WORK

I like writing and comedy and writing comedy.

FAVOURITE FOOD / DRINK

Broccoli and bananas, anything starting with a ‘B’. Also Tenderstem broccoli as I want to appear quirky.

YOUR CLAIM TO FAME MOMENT

I pushed James Mcavoy out the way in an artisan bakery.

INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOU

I travelled through Japan on £200.

Alex

WHAT DO I DO HERE AT THE VWC

I am a senior warehouse operative. It’s my job to make sure jobs are being completed and that the warehouse is in good order.

WHAT DO I DO OUTSIDE OF WORK?

I like to watch football, chill out on my PS4, hang out with mates and decorate my house.

FAVOURITE FOOD / DRINK

Any pizza that doesn’t have pineapple on it and a nice glass of JD and Coke.

INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOU?

All my tattoos are tribute to my favourite rock band, Avenged Sevenfold.

Ellie

WHAT I DO HERE AT THE VWC

I am currently working towards an apprenticeship in creative media. I take care of our social media and keep it up to date with our current stock and deliveries. I also create artwork for any current promotions or sales that we may be having.

WHAT I DO OUTSIDE OF WORK

Sit down and watch a TV show (at the moment my fave is Chicago Fire). I also upcycle my own clothes. 🙂

FAVOURITE FOOD / DRINK

Biscuits and a cup of tea

YOUR CLAIM TO FAME MOMENT

Through successful social media posting for The VWC, I have received messages from well renowned brands such as ASOS.

INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOU

I can say the alphabet backwards.

Nick

WHAT I DO HERE AT THE VWC

I grade clothing, with pride and passion, for online orders and work tirelessly to provide exemplary customer service to our warehouse visitors.

WHAT I DO OUTSIDE OF WORK

I play in a touring rock band. I am also a confessed golf addict.

FAVOURITE FOOD/DRINK

Anything seafood, anything alcoholic.

YOUR CLAIM TO FAME MOMENT

I’ve toured with and met many well loved artists (I also don’t name drop!) and have played to sold out galleries across the U.K and Europe.

INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOU

I was stranded in France for 5 days with no change of clothes and 10 Euros after a tour bus crash.